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There’s a researcher out there who could be the perfect collaborator. Join ICARA and log into our researcher tool to find them! www.icara.info

ICARA's Summer Newsletter is now live! Read it here: www.icara.info/icara-summer...

Just one week away from the launch of ICARA's new researcher tool! Please join us at 11am BST on 21 May and be sure to RSVP here: bit.ly/4913ICQ

Are you a researcher in alcohol, tobacco, other substances, or addictive behaviours looking to build international connections? Join us on May 21 for the launch of ICARA’s new Researcher Tool and discover new opportunities to collaborate and expand your research network! RSVP here: bit.ly/4913ICQ

Early career researchers at #GAPC2026, this one’s for you! Join us for our interactive workshop "From Evidence to Action: Bridging the Gap Between Alcohol Research and Policy in Diverse Contexts" today between 11am-12:30pm and support the knowledge exchange! @globalgapa.bsky.social

Attention #GAPC2026 attendees! ICARA will be co-hosting an interactive workshop with ARSUA tomorrow, 10 April, 11am-12:30pm - Session 4E1 - where we will explore real-world examples of research-to-policy translation. See you there! #AlcoholPolicy #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth @globalgapa.bsky.social

If you are an early career researcher at #GAPC2026, we would love for you to join us at our interactive workshop "From Evidence to Action: Bridging the Gap Between Alcohol Research and Policy in Diverse Contexts" on April 10th, 11am-12:30pm. #AlcoholPolicy #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth #ICARA #ECR

Join ICARA and ARSUA at #GAPC2026 for our joint interactive workshop "From Evidence to Action" where we will be spotlighting Global South research and real-world strategies to turn alcohol evidence into impact. 10 April, 11am-12:30pm @globalgapa.bsky.social @icara-atod.bsky.social

We are looking for new board members. This is an exciting opportunity for researchers and other professionals to gain experience as a board member, contribute to strategic decision-making, and build international networks. More info here: www.icara.info/upcoming-ica...

ICARA | Upcoming Events: Meetings, Webinars & other Events on Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Research

Explore ICARA's upcoming events focused on prevention and research translation in policy and practice in relation to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs research.

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We've updated our website to include a new Researchers' Tool to support networking and identifying international collaborators in substance use and behavioural addictions. You can find out more & sign up to use the tool here: www.icara.info/researchers-...

Invitation to join this engaging discussion on (re)prioritising prevention in policy and practice regarding substance use. Speakers: Dr. Maristela Monteiro, previous advisor to PAHO & WHO and Matej Kosir from @utrip.bsky.social. 21st October, 2-3pm UK. Register: www.icara.info/upcoming-ica...

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ICARA Board Elections for 2025-27 Interested in supporting capacity building and knowledge translation for substance use research globally? This is one of the aims of ICARA and there is an exciting op...

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It was an honour to deliver our workshop @kettilbruunsociety.bsky.social conference today. We've been planning it for a while & it was great to have folks chatting about potential ideas for interdisciplinary, collaborative research. Stay tuned to our socials for more news! #KBS2025

We're at @kettilbruunsociety.bsky.social conference in Glasgow this week. Come check out our workshop on interdisciplinary research methods in collaborative research on Thursday 12th June and lunchtime! #KBS2025

Today, along with more than 70 other organisations, we are calling for the #ScottishGovernment to use the final year before the election to take urgent action on alcohol harm and implement our roadmap for delivery to reduce #AlcoholDeaths www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pxf... #AlcoholEmergency

AFS Calls for Urgent Action on Alcohol Deaths - Laura Mahon, Deputy CEO

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New book alert: Prevention Gone Wrong: The Do’s, Don’ts, and the Common-Sense Lessons in Drug Prevention for Children and Youth from our very own ICARA board member @utrip.bsky.social. You can get your copy here: www.institut-utrip.si/prevention-g...

Prevention Gone Wrong (Book) | Inštitut Utrip

Prevention Gone Wrong: The Do’s, Don’ts, and the Common-Sense Lessons in Drug Prevention for Children and Youth Get the Book In a world where ineffective prevention efforts can do more harm than good,...

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Upcoming free webinar for early & mid-career researchers globally: funding and writing successful collaborative proposals for alcohol research with the Global South. 9th April, 12-13.15 GMT+1. Register: eventbrite.co.uk/e/funding-an.... Please share!

We are seeking a project administrator (UK-based and casual) for our project looking at strengthening collaborations in alcohol research with the Global South. Deadline for submitting interest is 13th March. Details here: icara.info/seeking-proj...

Perspectives of commercial determinants of health from South Africa by Prof. Leslie London. “Grabbing Goliath by his hair: Human rights strategies to cut industry influence on #alcohol policy” from our ICARA 2024 AGM. youtu.be/rDtQi-xSwEk

Commercial determinants of health - Perspectives from South Africa

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Perspectives of commercial determinants of health from Lebanon by Prof. Judy Makhoul. "The corporate capture of public health by the #Arms Industry: The #Arms Industry as a commercial determinant of health? Perspectives from the Middle East" from our ICARA 2024 AGM: youtu.be/XrjtAm3lPo4

Commercial determinants of health - Perspectives from Lebanon

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Perspectives of commercial determinants of health from Burundi by Dr. Egide Haragirimana. "Evaluating #Alcohol Policies in Burundi: Challenges and Progress Toward WHO Best Buys" for our ICARA 2024 AGM: youtu.be/YEaJ3AR7P4U

Commercial determinants of health - Perspectives from Burundi - ICARA 2024 AGM

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What are the commercial determinants of health? Why should we be concerned about them? Our Vice-President, @rbarry21.bsky.social gave an excellent as part of our @icara-atod.bsky.social 2024 AGM. Take a look! youtu.be/ZM9Y7BF84YM

Introduction to the Commercial Determinants of Health - ICARA's 2024 AGM

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Our 2024 AGM focused on perspectives of the commercial determinants of health from the Global South context. 3 excellent speakers showcased their research from Burundi (alcohol), Lebanon (arms industry) and South Africa (alcohol). You can view their presentations here: www.icara.info/meetings-eve...